Adrian Dantley vs. Billy Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Billy Thompson and Adrian Dantley that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Adrian Dantley

vs.

Billy Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Adrian Dantley: 1976-77 to 1990-91
Billy Thompson: 1986-87 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Adrian Dantley 0 Billy Thompson 2

NBA Seasons Adrian Dantley 15 Billy Thompson 6

Playoffs Played Adrian Dantley 7 Billy Thompson 1

All-Star Games Adrian Dantley 6 Billy Thompson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Adrian Dantley 2 Billy Thompson 0

Scoring Leader Adrian Dantley 2 Billy Thompson 0

Rookie of The Year Adrian Dantley 1 Billy Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 24.3 Billy Thompson 8.6

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 5.7 Billy Thompson 5.4

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 3.0 Billy Thompson 1.7

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.0 Billy Thompson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.2 Billy Thompson 0.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Adrian Dantley 23,177 Billy Thompson 2,566

Total Rebounds Adrian Dantley 5,455 Billy Thompson 1,615

Total Assists Adrian Dantley 2,830 Billy Thompson 514

Total Steals Adrian Dantley 944 Billy Thompson 158

Total Blocks Adrian Dantley 150 Billy Thompson 272

Total Games Adrian Dantley 955 Billy Thompson 300

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Adrian Dantley .540 Billy Thompson .505

3-Point Percentage Adrian Dantley .171 * Billy Thompson .154

Free Throw Percentage Adrian Dantley .818 Billy Thompson .674

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 30.7 (1983) Billy Thompson 11.0 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 7.8 (1978) Billy Thompson 7.2 (1989)

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 4.8 (1983) Billy Thompson 2.2 (1989)

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.5 (1978) Billy Thompson 0.7 (1989)

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.3 (1978) Billy Thompson 1.3 (1989)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 21.3 Billy Thompson 4.7

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 5.4 Billy Thompson 2.0

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 2.3 Billy Thompson 0.7

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.9 Billy Thompson 1.3

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 0.1 Billy Thompson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Adrian Dantley 1,558 Billy Thompson 14

Total Rebounds Adrian Dantley 395 Billy Thompson 6

Total Assists Adrian Dantley 169 Billy Thompson 2

Total Steals Adrian Dantley 69 Billy Thompson 4

Total Blocks Adrian Dantley 6 Billy Thompson 0

Total Games Adrian Dantley 73 Billy Thompson 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Adrian Dantley .525 Billy Thompson .545

3-Point Percentage Adrian Dantley .000 * Billy Thompson -

Free Throw Percentage Adrian Dantley .796 Billy Thompson 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Adrian Dantley 32.2 (1984) Billy Thompson 4.7 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Dantley 8.3 (1978) Billy Thompson 2.0 (1987)

Assists Per Game Adrian Dantley 4.2 (1984) Billy Thompson 0.7 (1987)

Steals Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.7 (1978) Billy Thompson 1.3 (1987)

Blocks Per Game Adrian Dantley 1.0 (1978) Billy Thompson 0.0 (1987)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.